Pets increase life satisfaction as much as marriage or close friendships

Publication Type: Media
Publication date: 14 April 2025

Authors

Michael W. Gmeiner
Adelina Gschwandtner

Subjects

Caregiving
Economics
Health
Psychology
Social Behaviour
Sociology Of Households
Well Being

Source

earth.com

Link

https://www.earth.com/news/pets-increase-life-satisfaction-as-much-as-marriage-or-close-friendships/

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